Buttram, James David was born on May 7, 1941 in Springfield, Missouri, United States. Son of Lester Leo and Ethel Berniece (Thiemer) B. Bachelor of Science, Center Missouri State University, Warrensburg, 1971. Contr. Gospel Tract Society Incorporated., Independence, 1965-1970, secretary/treasurer, 1970-1990, president, 1991.
President Bethel Bible School, Portuguese au Prince, Haiti, since 1976. Superintendent Ebenezer Christian Schools, Haiti, 1983.
Controller Gospel Tract Society Inc., Independence, 1965—1970, secretary treasurer, 1970—1990, president, from 1991. President Bethel Bible School, Port au Prince, Haiti, from 1976. Superintendent Ebenezer Christian Schools, Haiti, from 1983.
Active Republican National Committee, from 1976. Board directors Teen Challenge Kansas City, Missouri, 1980—1982. With staff sergeant United States Air Force Reserve, 1964-1970.
Member Independence Chamber of Commerce. Member Assembly of God Church. Club: Kiwanis (president Independence chapter 1982-1983).
